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AP04 CTU

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

53,798 mi
Last recorded53,798 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 CTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 53,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly low efforts (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 53,795 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly low efforts (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 52,677 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn allowing slight grease leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front pinion arm has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 51,900 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing front (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,866 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 49,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 49,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,418 miles

Rear Crossmember showing some small excessive corrosion but not considered load bearing structure to be significantly reduced

Service brake performance 50%

Fail 21 Nov 2019 47,418 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Crossmember showing some small excessive corrosion but not considered load bearing structure to be significantly reduced

Service brake performance 50%

Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,984 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,935 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,694 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 43,692 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb out (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bulb in wrong (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,309 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 42,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,124 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 37,013 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 347,047 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 31,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,588 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 27,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,421 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AP04 CTU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP04 CTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP04 CTU registered?

AP04 CTU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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